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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the missile BRAHMOS? 1. It is a two-stage missile. 2. The missile has a flight range of up to 290 km. 3. It can travel at supersonic speed. 4. It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the missile BRAHMOS? 1. It is a two-stage missile. 2. The missile has a flight range of up to 290 km. 3. It can travel at supersonic speed. 4. It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle. Correct Answer All of the above

The correct answer is ​All of the above.

  • BRAHMOS is a joint venture between DRDO and the NPOM of Russia.
  • It is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.

Key Points

  • ​BRAHMOS:
    • It is a two-stage missile. So statement 1 is correct.
    • The missile has a flight range of up to 290 km (approx 300 km). So statement 2 is correct.
    • Brahmos is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft​.
    • It can travel at supersonic speed. So statement 3 is correct.
    • It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle. So statement 4 is correct.
    • The solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second is used.
    • It is air to surface missile.
    • The Missile Technology Control Regime has extended the range to reach 450 km - 600km.

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